Chapter 25, Problem 4AYKA

Summary Introduction

To review:

The effect of increased ${\text{P}}_{{\text{CO}}_2}$(partial pressure of carbon dioxide), decreased pH (power of hydrogen), and normal bicarbonate ion concentration on the buffer system. Also, review the system that regulates the concentration of bicarbonate ions and the time period is taken by it to compensate for pH disturbance.

Introduction:

Acid–base imbalances can be determined by the arterial blood gas value, which helps in the measurement of pH, ${\text{P}}_{{\text{CO}}_2}$, and the concentration of bicarbonate ions. Alkalosis is the condition in which the pH of the body fluid increases, on the other hand, acidosis is the condition in which the pH of the body fluid decreases.